Dairy Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep on rotation all year long. Three kinds of citrus — fresh lemon, orange, and pure cranberry — come together for a flavor that's bold and refreshing without being one-note. A quick maple simple syrup brings everything into balance naturally, no refined sugar or dairy anywhere in sight. Since every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you never have to second-guess a label or worry about hidden milk derivatives sneaking into your glass. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently at the end so you keep every last bubble, making this feel genuinely festive rather than just a basic lemonade. Dress it up with lemon slices and fresh mint and it looks stunning on a table without any extra effort.
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4 servings
For the maple simple syrup
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- ½ cup unsweetened pure cranberry juice (not cocktail)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
- 2
Juice the lemons and oranges through a citrus juicer, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
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